8/14 EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Rehabilitation, (2008)
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Larson, A. (2008) The development of work self-efficacy in people with disabilities. Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Arizona.
MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, (2002)
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
BS in Psychology, (1980)
University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign
Peer Reviewed Publications
Larson, A. B. & Choate, R. O. (2011). The able privilege scale: A new educational tool. ERIC database. (ED528147)
Kampfe, C. M., & Larson, A. B. (2011). Rehabilitation tenure track faculty publication productivity. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 25, 1, pp. 27-‐36.
Solmonson, L. L., Larson, A. B., & Mask, P. (2010). The professional school counselor’s role in working with students with ADHD. School Counseling Research and Practice Journal. 2, pp. 39-‐44.
Smith, S. M., Kampfe, C. M., Larson, A. B., Sales, A., & Moore, S. (2010). A Spanish language immersion experience: Its influence on the affect and perceived knowledge of rehabilitation faculty, students and workers. Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal, 4, pp. 30-‐35.
Larson, A. B., & Smith, S. M. (2009). Establishing the concept of work self-‐efficacy in people with disabilities: A literature review. Vocational Educators and Career Assessment Professionals Journal, 5, pp. 30-‐40.
Reimer-‐Riess, M., Kampfe, C. K., Yazak, D., Larson, A. B., Troutman, C., & Cantrell, C. (2002). Promoting professional writing among rehabilitation counseling students.
Rehabilitation Education, 16, pp. 345-‐355.
Academic Presentations
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Larson, A. B. (2013, June). Where ethics meet values: Rehabilitation counselors and those we serve. Texas Rehabilitation Association Conference, Corpus Christie, TX.
Larson, A. B. & Choate, R. O. (2011, April). The able privilege scale: Changing attitudes while measuring social structures. Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Manhattan Beach, CA.
Larson, A. B. (2010, May). The able privilege scale: Promoting empathy for the disability experience. Presentation at the Southwest Region Arkansas Rehabilitation Association Conference, Hot Springs, AR.
Larson, A. B. & Catalano, D. (2010, April). Using self-efficacy theory to increase resilience in transition youth. Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Manhattan Beach, CA.
Larson, A. B. (2009, May). Work self-efficacy: Developing effective work beliefs in your consumers. Presentation at the Southwest Region Arkansas Rehabilitation Association conference, Hot Springs, AR.
Downey, B., Sales, A., Manyibe, E., Larson, A. B., & Kampfe, C. (2005, October). Stressors experienced by masters rehabilitation counselor interns. Presentation at the NCRE/RSA/CSAVR Conference, Alexandria, VA.
Larson, A. B., Kampfe, C. K., & Reimer-‐Riess, M. (2004, February). Faculty-Student collaborative writing for publication: A pilot investigation. Presentation at the National Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Tucson, AZ.
Reimer-‐Riess, M., Kampfe, C. K., & Larson, A. B. (2003, February). Faculty-student
collaboration: Is this a dual relationship? Presentation at the National Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Tucson, AZ.
Reimer-‐Riess, M., Kampfe, C. K., Yazak, D., Larson, A. B., Troutman, C., & Cantrell, C. (2002, February). Promoting professional writing among rehabilitation counseling students. Presentation at the National Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Tucson, AZ.
Peer Reviewed Poster Sessions
Larson, A. B. (2010, April). Work self-efficacy and its developmental process in people with disabilities. Poster session at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education in Manhattan Beach, CA.
Larson, A. B., Kampfe, C. K., & Reimer-‐Riess, M. (2006, February). Faculty-Student
collaborative writing for publication: A national investigation. Poster session at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, San Diego, CA.
Invited Presentations
Larson, A. B. (2012, April). Where ethics meet values: Rehabilitation counselors and those we serve. Texas Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association Conference, Nacogdoches, TX.
Larson, A. B., Choate, R. O. (2009, April). The able privilege scale. Presentation at the Texas Rehabilitation Counselor and Educators Association (TRCEA) conference, The Woodlands, TX.
Larson, A. B. (2008, October ). The development of work self-efficacy in people with disabilities. Presentation at the Deep East Texas School Counselor Network Workshop, Nacogdoches, TX.
Larson, A. B. (2008, April). Empowering consumers toward successful rehabilitation outcomes. Presentation at the SFA/TRCA conference, Galveston, TX.
Larson, A. B. (2007, October). Career development with special populations. Presentation at the Deep East Texas School Counselor Network Workshop, Nacogdoches, TX.
Larson, A. B. (2007, April). The career development of people with disabilities. Presentation at the SFA/TRCEA conference, Nacogdoches, TX.
Larson, A. B. & Downey, B. (2006, February). Empowerment as ethical practice: Applying theory to reality. Presentation at the CRP Training Institute. Tucson, Arizona.
Larson, A. B. & Downey, B. (2005, October). Empowering consumers: Applying theory to reality. Presentation at the CRP Training Institute. Flagstaff, Arizona.
Downey, B. & Larson, A. B. (2005, July). Empowerment and the rehabilitation counselor. Presentation at the RSA Independent Living Rehabilitation Specialists and Traumatic Brain Injury Training, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Larson, A. B., Lane, F., & Chavez, J. (2004, October). Personal reflections on choosing a career in rehabilitation. Panel discussion at the NCRE/RSA/CSAVR Conference,
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Stephen F. Austin State University Service
University Academic Accommodations Committee Member, 2007 -‐ present
Perkins College of Education Teaching Excellence Committee, (2013)
Perkins College of Education NCATE Diversity (standard 4) Committee member, 2011
Perkins College of Education Special Education Professor Search Committee Member, 2011
Perkins College of Education Diversity Committee Member, 2009 – 2012
Undergraduate Rehabilitation Students Association Faculty Advisor, 2006 -‐ present
Human Services Department Chair Advisory Committee Member, 2007 -‐ 08, 2009 – 10, 2011 – 12, 2013 -‐ 14
Human Services Department Chair Search Committee Member, 2008 – 09, 2009 – 10
Local Community Service
Nacogdoches Mayors Committee on People with Disabilities
Nacogdoches, TX, 2009 – present, Vice Chair, 2010 – 2012, Chair 2012 – present
Organized the 1st Annual Disability Pride Parade in Nacogdoches, only the 5th city in the US
to hold such a parade
Executive Board, Goodwill Industries of Central East Texas – Lufkin, Diboll, Nacogdoches Lufkin, TX, 2011 -‐ present
University Planning Committee Member for Disability Awareness month activities University of Arizona, 2004
President Ex-‐officio of Chi Sigma Iota – Tau Alpha chapter University of Arizona, 2004 -‐ 05
President of Chi Sigma Iota – Tau Alpha chapter University of Arizona, 2003 -‐ 04
Treasurer of Chi Sigma Iota – Tau Alpha chapter University of Arizona, 2002 -‐ 03
Masters Student Selection Panel Rehabilitation Counseling Department
University of Arizona, 2002, 03, & 06
Other Professional Service
Inaugural Student Representative
National Council of Rehabilitation Educators (NCRE) Executive Board, 2004 -‐ 06
TEACHING Courses Taught – SFA
Counseling Skills and Techniques (COU 533): Traditional graduate class teaching basic counseling skills in preparation for students to enter practicum and internship positions
Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling (COU 505): Traditional graduate class
introducing the concepts and procedures for the public and private rehabilitation systems
Rehabilitation Process and Practice (RHB 405): Traditional undergraduate class on the public and private rehabilitation systems from both the client and counselor perspectives.
Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (RHB 383): Traditional undergraduate class on the psychological, social, familial, and medical aspects of disability
Interviewing and Helping Skills (RHB 381): Traditional undergraduate class teaching basic interviewing techniques and professional development in the helping professions
Disability Narratives (RHB 224): Traditional undergraduate class on the first person experience of living with a disability, also covered disability in the media and political aspects of disability.
Introduction to Human Services (SPE 120): Online undergraduate course providing an overview of basic human service professions and the issues facing those
professions.
Courses Taught – University of Arizona
Introduction to Disability Studies: Online undergraduate class for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation counseling.
Introduction to Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Traditional undergraduate class for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation counseling.
Problems of Drug Abuse: Blended online and traditional instruction methods for this undergraduate survey class for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation counseling.
Survey of Special Education and Rehabilitation: Online undergraduate class for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation counseling.
Supervised Casework in Rehabilitation: Blended online and traditional instruction methods for undergrad practicum for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation
counseling.
Graduate Assistant Courses
Special Topics in International Disability Research and Policy: Online undergraduate course comparing and contrasting disability policy in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Duties included monitoring participation and homework, grading
assignments, and mentoring students as needed.
Principles of Rehabilitation: Introductory course for graduate and undergraduates majoring in rehabilitation counseling. Duties included grading tests and papers, assisting with lectures, and mentoring students as needed.
Psychosocial, Cultural, and Familial Aspects of Disability: Graduate and undergraduate course for students majoring in rehabilitation counseling. Duties included grading tests and papers, assisting with lectures, and mentoring students as needed.
Practicum for Rehabilitation Masters students (2 semesters): Clinical supervision for masters students, teaching of counseling skills in class and one-‐on-‐one sessions, mentoring of counseling skill development.
Invited Lecturer
Disability as a Social Construction: A disability studies approach to redefining disability
Deconstructing Helen Keller: A disability studies approach to and reevaluation of Helen Keller’s place in the struggle for disability rights
Disability as Difference/Diversity: A multicultural approach to redefining disability
Myth-‐busting Disability: Exploding popular (and not so popular) misconceptions regarding people with disabilities
The Importance of Labor Market Surveys in Rehabilitation: A presentation on the utility and methodology of the LMS in public and private rehabilitation systems
The History of Rehabilitation Legislation: Knowing where rehabilitation came from in order for it to go forward
Distance Instructional Technologies
SFA Certified Online Instructor
Blackboard/WebCT: discussion groups, quizzes, grades, posting of instructional materials Desire2Learn: discussion groups, quizzes, grades, posting of instructional materials
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Current Research Projects
Larson, A. B. The development and consequences of work self-efficacy in people with disabilities.
Larson, A. B., & Choate, R. O. The able privilege scale: Conceptual properties and educational effects
Past Research Activities
Theoretical and developmental similarities between self-‐efficacy and resilience transition youth with disabilities (2011)
Student-‐faculty collaborative writing for publication: A national investigation (2004 – 06)
Conducted Doctoral Student Focus Group regarding National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) Student Membership Issues, NCRE National Conference, Tucson, AZ (2005)
Chair of the NCRE Doctoral Student Research Committee Investigating doctoral student participation in professional organizations (2004 – 06)
Research Assistant for comparing distance and traditional student outcomes in the rehabilitation department (2003 – 05)
Research Assistant for study on coping skills of Masters Student rehabilitation counseling interns (2003)
Conducted Graduate Student Focus Group regarding disability issues in MA curriculum (2003)
Grants Awarded
Perkins College of Education Research Academy ($2000) The Able Privilege Scale: A Pilot Project
Professional Organization Memberships
National Rehabilitation Association (2012 – present)
National Council on Rehabilitation Education (2002 -‐ present)
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (2003 -‐ present)
American Counseling Association (2003 -‐ present)
Texas Counseling Association (2008 -‐ present)
Chi Sigma Iota – Tau Alpha chapter (2003 -‐ 06)
Advisory Committee, Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Western Washington University (2000 -‐ 01)
Puget Sound Career Development Association (1998 -‐ 99)
Training, Wage Progression and Retention Committee of the Coordinated Funders Group dealing with Welfare to Work issues in King County (1997 -‐ 99)
Vocational Education Advisory Board for Mount Vernon High School (1995 -‐ 96)
ADA Advisory Board for the City of Anacortes, WA (1994)
Awards
Teaching Excellence Award (2011-‐2012). Department of Human Services, Stephen F. Austin State University
Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Assistant (2005). University of Arizona, College of Education, Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and School Psychology
Award for Outstanding Service to CSI Chapter (2005). Tau Alpha Chapter, University of Arizona
Certificate of Appreciation from Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation (2002).Western Washington University, Graduate Program Advisory Committee
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2006 -‐ 14 Professor (Assistant 2006 – 11, Associate 2011 – present) Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
2005 -‐ 06 Substance Abuse Counselor Compass Healthcare Tucson, AZ 2002 -‐ 06 Graduate Associate University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
2000 – 02 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Seattle, WA
1998 -‐ 00 Employment Issues Consultant
Personnel Retention Services, Inc. (PERTS) Seattle, WA
1998 -‐ 00 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Concentra Managed Care
Lynnwood and Tukwila, WA
1997 -‐ 98 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Northwest Human Resources
Seattle, WA
1993 -‐ 96 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor People Systems
Mount Vernon, WA
1990 -‐ 93 Manager, Branch Office The Job Team
Mount Vernon, WA
1988 -‐ 90 Program Manager
Crestview Children’s Home Mount Vernon, WA
University of Montana, Masters Program in Special Physical Education Missoula, MT
1986 – 87 Independent Living Skills Trainer Helping Hands Sheltered Workshop Oak Park, IL
1983 – 86 Independent Living Skills Trainer
Ray Graham Association Community Living Facility Roselle, IL
1981 – 83 Behavior Specialist & Case Manager
Ray Graham Association Sheltered Workshop Addison, IL
1979 – 81 Summer Camp Counselor (for people with Cerebral Palsy) Shady Oaks Camp
Lockport, IL
REFERENCES Available upon request